Re: I'm tired of that stupid title.
I have re-explained my theory a few comments up.
We took a step from a republic monarchy to a democratic republic. Iraq is taking a step from dictatorship to democratic republic. Which step is bigger?
Yes, Iraqis need to be more educated, but even if we teach them, we'll half-ass it and leave.
A big problem is that there are enough people over there who dislike democracy to overthrow it, because they have a vote too, and it will be possible for them to use the system to destroy it. They probably won't use the system, but they could.
My point is they need to take small steps. It will take a long time to educate enough people to keep the nation stable.